Therapeutic footwear helps protect the diabetic foot.

abstract：:This review examines the techniques of electrosurgery as applied in podiatric practice. Previous research findings are summarized, and the author proposes a modification to current practice in the treatment of hyperkeratotic lesions. ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Robinson C

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nail pathologies have a broad range of origin and may sometimes be complicated in presentation or clinical course, specifically when the pathology remains recalcitrant after treatment. In this case report we discuss a pathologic disorder that was initially misdiagnosed as a pyogenic granuloma surrounding an ingrown na...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Goez JC,Kilfoil RL,Wang CA,Sax Z,Arif F

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lipofibromatous hamartoma (LFH) is a rare, benign, tumor-like soft-tissue lesion that affects the peripheral nerves and forms a palpable neurogenic mass. Lipofibromatous hamartoma is associated with pain and sensory and/or motor deficits in the area of innervation of the affected nerve. This report describes a rare ca...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Mert M,Hacısalihoglu P

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinicians may have poor sensitivity in determining whether a given diabetic patient with a foot ulcer has osteomyelitis. Thus many turn to diagnostic tests. The literature was reviewed and data on the sensitivity and specificity of five commonly used diagnostic tests were compiled. Using Bayes' theorem, the authors' ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Wrobel JS,Connolly JE

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Fowler-Philip, calcaneal pitch, and total calcaneal angles define the radiologic morphology of the rearfoot. We studied these angles in healthy adolescents. METHODS:We studied 141 feet. Patients with inflammatory or traumatic injuries were excluded. The mean participant age was 11.5 years. The Fowler-Ph...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Gutierrez P,Navarro M,Ojeda M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transtibial (TTA) and transfemoral (TFA) amputations are rarely considered as distinct events when examining major lower-limb amputation outcomes. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationships among type 2 diabetes, diabetes management strategies, hemoglobin A1c levels, and other health fa...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Yan K,Pogoda TK

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To minimize injection anxiety and discomfort, the podiatric surgeon can choose from a variety of topical anesthetics. Available modalities include skin refrigerants (also referred to as vapocoolants), needleless injection systems, iontophoresis, and eutectic mixtures of topical anesthetic cream such as EMLA Cream. Man...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Plotkin S

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ten subjects between the ages of 19 and 29 years walked and performed four aerobic movements over a force and pressure platform. Peak plantar pressure and peak vertical force data were collected three times on the dominant leg as each subject performed all of the five activities. Peak vertical forces acting on the low...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Thompson DL,Hatley MR,McPoil TG,Cornwall MW

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Staphylococcus is, by far, the most commonly seen organism in podiatric infections. Although common, staphylococcal infections are difficult to understand and treat. These bacteria have undergone significant changes in their pathogenicity and antibiotic susceptibility over the last few years. Methicillin-resistant str...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Tan JS,File TM Jr

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An intraosseous lipoma is a rare benign bone lesion that proliferates from mature lipocytes. It occurs most frequently in the lower limb, particularly in the calcaneus. The talus is an unusual location for this rare lesion. A review of the literature produced only two reports with talar intraosseous lipomas under the ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Atay EF,Güven M,Cakar M,Başsorgun CI,Akman B,Bes C

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors address current issues regarding use of antiseptics and disinfectants with particular emphasis on the problems associated with claims made by manufacturers of various chemical agents. Other issues include the efficacy and limitations of commercial products, selecting the most appropriate formulation for pr...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Terleckyj B,Elsinger EC,Axler DA

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Onychomycosis is the most frequently encountered condition in podiatric practice in the United States. A variety of modalities are available to confirm the presumptive diagnosis of onychomycosis. This study was conducted to compare the results of in-office dermatophyte test medium cultures with those of mycology labor...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Scherer WP,Kinmon K

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteomyelitis and osteoarthropathy may appear clinically and radiographically similar. Many retrospective and some prospective studies have shown that magnetic resonance imaging provides valuable information about the pathologic basis of disease, specifically in the differentiation of osteomyelitis from osteoarthropat...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Naftulin KA,Stone PA,McGarry JJ

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The topic of pain management remains a minor component of the formal education and training of residents and physicians in the United States. Misguided attitudes concerning acute and chronic pain management, in addition to reservations about the legal aspects of pain management, often translate into a "fear of the unk...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Meyr AJ,Steinberg JS

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Onychomycosis is an extremely common condition that is increasing in prevalence. Although often innocuous, it may be complicated by discomfort and secondary bacterial infections. Recently introduced oral medications may be highly effective in the eradication of this condition; however, they may carry with them signifi...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Borkowski P,Williams M,Holewinski J,Bakotic B

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Surgery involving diabetic patients requires special consideration of the possible effects of anesthesia. The authors discuss factors that affect the choice of anesthetic agent and recommendations for preparing the diabetic patient for surgery, along with potential complications. ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Addante JB,Coby ME,Wondro ME,Baker RE

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors review a case presentation of a symptomatic cuboid metatarsal joint anomaly and discuss possible treatments, both conservative and surgical. The patient was treated conservatively and had some relief of symptoms. ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Shoemaker SK,Sinclair GG

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Commercial disinfectants classified as fungicides may not be effective against commonly encountered fungi within reasonable periods. Cell suspensions of clinical fungal isolates were exposed to use-dilutions of various disinfectants. Quaternary ammonium compounds, iodophors, and phenolics were not fungicidal against a...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Terleckyj B,Axler DA

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Achilles tendon of the patient with Charcot's foot neuroarthropathy has significantly altered physical properties compared with a normal tendon. Twenty-nine Achilles tendons from patients with Charcot's foot (n = 20) and non-Charcot's foot controls (n = 9) were loaded onto a biomechanical testing instrument. The b...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Grant WP,Foreman EJ,Wilson AS,Jacobus DA,Kukla RM

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Use of thicker and longer (four cortices) screws or of multiple screws seems to be more stable and efficient for syndesmosis fixation. METHODS:A three-dimensional finite element model of an ankle was constructed from serial axial sections from an existing two-dimensional computed tomographic image. Construc...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Er MS,Verim O,Altinel L,Tasgetiren S

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lupus erythematosus is an enigmatic disease. Its podiatric manifestations are largely cutaneous, but vasculitic involvements may produce complications. The authors review much of the histopathology of lupus erythematosus that is relevant to the podiatric physician and surgeon. Awareness of the serious systemic implica...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： McCarthy DJ,Lagana FJ

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We investigated plantar loading asymmetry during gait in American Indians with and without diabetes and with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. METHODS:A convenience sample of 96 American Indians with and without diabetes was divided into three groups: 20 with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy, 16 with di...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Kernozek TW,Greany JF,Heizler C

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise is highly beneficial for persons with diabetes. Similar to many other patients, those with diabetes may be reluctant to exercise given a lack of motivation and proper instruction regarding an exercise prescription. In general, medical providers are poorly equipped to develop an exercise prescription...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Jenkins DW,Jenks A

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Squamous cell carcinomas are often seen on the sun-exposed areas of the skin and are rarely observed on the digits of the foot. However, there have been incidences of squamous cell carcinoma developing in the presence of chronic wounds with osteomyelitis, thus complicating the treatment. We present a patient with oste...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Khaladj M,Mbibong RM,Shah N,Mohiuddin A,Siddiqui A

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Onychomycosis is a chronic fungal infection of the nail that is recalcitrant to treatment. It is unclear why normally effective antifungal therapy results in low cure rates. Evidence suggests that there may be a plethora of reasons that include the limited immune presence in the nail, reduced circulation, presence of ...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Gupta AK,Carviel J,Shear NH

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arthritis, in one form or another, is one of the most common disorders that affect man. Whether the etiology is systemic, neurologic, or traumatic, the one common finding is the destruction of joint cartilage. Although there have been massive amounts of literature concerning osteoarthritis, little has been written abo...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Walter JH Jr,Spector A

更新日期：1991-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A variety of musculoskeletal problems have been associated with excessive body mass in children, including structural foot problems. METHODS:Two hundred children aged 9 to 12 years were recruited to evaluate the effect of body mass on foot structure. Three reliable anthropometric measures were recorded: foo...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Morrison SC,Durward BR,Watt GF,Donaldson MD

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The elderly make more frequent use of general podiatric medical services than the younger population. It is therefore important for podiatric physicians to become familiar with the general principles of infectious disease as applied to an elderly population, which is susceptible to a wider spectrum of disease with mor...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Cristofaro PA

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic foot infections are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, and successful treatment often requires an aggressive and prolonged approach. Recent work has elucidated the importance of appropriate therapy for a given severity of diabetic foot infection, and highlighted the ongoing risk s...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Hale AJ,Vicks E,LaSalvia MT,Giurini JM,Karchmer AW

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Maintaining balance is a complex phenomenon that is influenced by a range of sensorimotor factors. Foot posture and mobility may also influence balance and postural sway. Recently, three-dimensional foot scanners have been used to assess foot posture. This tool allows many individuals to be scanned quickly a...

journal_title：Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

authors： Saghazadeh M,Tsunoda K,Soma Y,Okura T

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00